Review Question - QID 214901

A 31-year-old woman presents to her primary care physician with a 3-month history of headaches and increasing weakness. She has also noticed increased hair growth on her face and weight gain. She says that she does not recall anything that would have triggered the onset of these symptoms but that they have been getting worse over time. She has no significant past medical history and physical exam reveals diffuse bruising and muscle wasting. Visual field testing reveals deficits in the bilateral temporal fields. Her temperature is 98.6°F (37°C), blood pressure is 153/108 mmHg, pulse is 71/min, and respirations are 18/min. Which of the following reactions will be increased in this patient?